Letter ClassificationsIntroductionAlphabet styles reflect certain characteristics such as refinement, dignity,boldness, and strength. Properly used, letter styles convey the feeling ormode of messages. You should be able to recognize the different styles andknow something of their general usage.Capital lettersThe first distinction between letters is between capital letters and lower caseletters. Capital letters are referred to as caps or upper case (UC). Uppercase letters fill the distance between the capline and baseline. Occasionally,letters between the waistline and baseline may appear as capital letters. Capsthat extend only from the baseline to waistline are called small caps.Figure 5-17 illustrates the differences in caps and small caps.Figure 5-17.—Caps and small caps.5-18
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